The Vivaldi Spud – 33% less calories!
A new variety of potato has 33% less calories than other potatoes. The Vivaldi spud was bred over a period of 9 years - in order to improve taste.
It turns out that the potato has less carbohydrate while still retaining a similar nutrient profile to other varieties.
While the industry standard is a carbohydrate value of 17.2g per 100g, Vivaldi’s is 26 per cent less, at 12.7g. the calorie content is 33 per cent less – 50 kcal per 100g compared to 75 kcal for the industry standard.
is this available? Ive never heard anything
will have to get down to my local fruit and veg shop and have a look about for this. less calories than a normal potato it would be pefect for a jacket potato with tuna mayonaise mmm